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Lickity SplitZ Celebrates "Dog Day of Summer"

National Dog Day is Aug. 26. What will you do to celebrate man's best friend?

Did you know that Sunday, August 26, 2012, is "National Dog Day"? The owners of in Grayson would like to express their love and dedication to their beloved pups by having a "Dog Day of Summer" celebration in honor of National Dog Day.

Take your pup to the to play and socialize, then down to the patio behind Lickity Splitz for a tasty yogurt treat! All yogurt purchases, when accompanied by your faithful canine, will receive 25% OFF. Although the puppies can't go inside the store, there is ample room for socializing on the patio. Lickity Splitz owners promise to have plenty of fresh, clean water for those thirsty pooches.

If you aren't able to take your trusty companion, they will still honor the 25 percent OFF if you show them a picture of you and your dog together.

National Dog Day is the the day animal advocate Colleen Paige designated for honoring all those dogs who bring in the paper - and all those dogs who are neglected.

Not to be confused with National Mutt Day (Dec. 2), National Puppy Day (March 23) or National Pet Day (April 11), each of the 19 national and international pet days founded by Paige are all designed with one thing in mind: to draw attention to the need for pet rescue.

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Paige, author, pet behaviorist and self proclaimed "pet celebrity lifestyle expert" founded the Animal Miracle Foundation and Network (AMFN), a nonprofit Christian faith based charity, in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Since 2004 Paige says that National Dog Day has rescued 100,000 dogs and has now spread its efforts worldwide.

"We will never meet a human who will love us without condition, without expectation, without someone, at some point, disappointing us, breaking our heart..." Paige said, "Dogs will never do this to us. They are steadfast.... and short, fat, tall, skinny, any race, any religion, there is no discrimination - we are perfect in their eyes. They deserve so much more than they get."

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Paige dubbed the holiday a K-9 Fourth of July and asks pet lovers to celebrate by adopting a shelter dog, helping an ill or elderly neighbor by walking their dog, or with a $5 donation to a local shelter. But that's just three of National Dog Day's 50 Ways to Celebrate.

SHARE! Post photos of your pooch to the gallery above to show 'em some love. Also, tell us in the comment section below how you are celebrating National Dog Day.


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